by Affogato_admin | Jan 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Fresh Starts and Incremental Changes Happy New Year! I love the holiday season that’s bookended by a day of gratitude and a day for a refresh. There’s something about flipping the calendar that feels like hitting the reset button. It’s a chance to pause, reflect,...
by Affogato_admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Compliance, Uncategorized
Honoring Lisa McCormack and Embracing Our Year-End Responsibilities As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself in a reflective mood, filled with gratitude for the achievements and changes of the past year. The holiday season is a time for appreciation, for recognizing...
by Affogato_admin | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Is a PEO the Answer? Or Not? This may get me into trouble, but in service to our clients, I’m going to put it out there: A PEO may not always be the answer, even for small businesses. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) have helped countless companies. They’ve...
by Affogato_admin | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
You got there. You know what you have to do. You’ve dealt with all your own “stuff”. Now, you just need to make it so. I prefer to come from the assumption that managers want their employees to be successful, but if that’s no longer possible, that they will be...
by Affogato_admin | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
At a recent Affogato team meeting, someone casually mentioned dress codes. What should have been a quick side note turned into a 30-minute discussion full of opinions, examples, and “what about this?” scenarios. That conversation made one thing clear: dress codes,...
by Affogato_admin | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Sometimes we all need a trusted advisor… The joy of being an HR Consultant lies in developing long-term relationships and becoming that trusted advisor to our clients. One of the best things we ever hear is “I don’t know who can help me, and I trust you...
